Nag Basuki Temple

Nag Basuki Temple, Allahabad is situated on the bank of the river Ganges. Nag Basuki Temple is located in Daraganj which lies on the northern side of the railway bridge. Nag Basuki Temple in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh in India is dedicated to Nag Basuki. The big idol of reclined Bhishmapitamah lies adjacent to the temple. Nag Basuki Temple, Allahabad is among the Holy places in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh in India. Every year on the occasion of Nag Panchami a fair is held near the Nag Vasuki Temple in Allahabad at Uttar Pradesh in India.

The name of the holy Nag Basuki Temple is also mentioned in the Puranas. As mentioned in the Matsya Puran it is said that the temple extends from the Pratishthana to the Vasuki pond and further to the area that is supposed to be the abode of the Nagas.

Nag Basuki temple at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh in India is a major tourist attraction in Allahabad and people on a tour to Allahabad must visit the temple. There are many other Tourist Attractions in Allahabad which comprises of the holy temples and the old buildings which stands as a reminiscence of the colonial India.

Allahabad can be easily reached by roads and railways from any parts of India. Tourists can also take a flight to reach Allahabad by boarding the flights having destination at Varanasi and Kanpur. Local modes of transport can be availed to reach further to Allahabad from Kanpur and Varanasi. Allahabad is considered as a holy city in India and is located in Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad with its religious fairs and events that are held throughout the year attracts tourists from all over India and abroad. During the major events like Kumbha Mela and other important religious events the city experiences a major tourist footfall.